Deadlifts are a great test of strength... It's just you, the barbell, and a couple of weights... There's no way to cheat (like bouncing the bar from your chest on the bench press), either the bar leaves the floor, or it doesn't. But often, performing the conventional deadlift is a guessing game for many. We [...]
It's very common to see someone wearing a weightlifting belt, especially in any competitive strength sports, such as powerlifting or strongman competitions. Lifters can be most often seen doing squats and deadlifts while belted. But if you ask someone in the gym the reasons for wearing a belt, you will get a bunch of different [...]
Choosing the right weightlifting belt can seem like a huge task. Do you go for real leather or a vegan belt? Neoprene or velcro? Then there's the fastening type to decide on. Single prong or double prong or even lever. Then there's also the thickness. 10mm, 13mm or a different thickness and then what about [...]
We've all seen lifters on TV, on YouTube, or in the gym wearing a belt. You may have seen some guys doing completely inappropriate exercises while wearing one... like crunches. This is often one of the biggest causes for argument and debate in the gym... Some may claim that they essential while others might say [...]
